Mana whānau
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is the vision we have set our sights upon where whanau are valued, confident and in control
Te Roopu Waiora is shaped by wayfinders, leaders and creators who strive to practice... Āta (with care) He wā (in rhythm) Hihiri (with energy) Hauora (breathing life) |
A unique kaupapa Māori organisation founded and governed entirely by whānau hauā, Te Roopu Waiora was established in 2001 to ensure whānau with disabilities and their communities have access to information and services that affect them most. Based in Manukau for the last 18 years, Te Roopu Waiora is led by a team of kaimahi/mentors with lived experience of hauātanga, heading the following initiatives:
Whakauruhia:
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Career Training with whānau and rangatahi hauā. Whakauruhia builds on the unique skills and lived experience of whānau and rangatahi hauā seeking career and work opportunities.
Trainees explore:
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Paerangi
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An Information, referral centre that everyone can access
Paerangi is a website with social media forums, an app and a call centre providing Māori relevant, disability accessible information. Approximately 300 organisations offering support across Tāmaki Makaurau are listed on Paerangi, along with Covid-19 updates and panui in Easy English, Te Reo Maori and NZ Sign language. Try the accessibility features by visiting our Paerangi web-site or phone: 0800 100 132 with any questions. The Paerangi kaupapa is continually evolving so visit often. |
Aromatawai
The power of whānau voices united
How you feel about support services is important so korero mai! A simple survey of 16 questions, Aromatawai encourages service users to choose an organisation and assess how well it provides services to you and your whānau.
You can do this without being identified. We’ll gather all the feedback and give it to organisations on your behalf so they know if they’re doing a good job or need to make improvements.
If enough surveys are completed, we’ll show the results online so you can see how whanau are rating services collectively. Visit www.paerangi.nz or click on the link below the graphic to complete Aromatawai.
Ph: 0800 100 132 or Text: 021 491256 for more information.
How you feel about support services is important so korero mai! A simple survey of 16 questions, Aromatawai encourages service users to choose an organisation and assess how well it provides services to you and your whānau.
You can do this without being identified. We’ll gather all the feedback and give it to organisations on your behalf so they know if they’re doing a good job or need to make improvements.
If enough surveys are completed, we’ll show the results online so you can see how whanau are rating services collectively. Visit www.paerangi.nz or click on the link below the graphic to complete Aromatawai.
Ph: 0800 100 132 or Text: 021 491256 for more information.
Scan the QR Code to access the form on your phone
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Te Matapuna
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A living, community knowledge centre
Through research and sourcing indigenous knowledge, the work of Te Matapuna guides all our whānau led initiatives. Currently we are leading a PhD study and gathering Waitangi Tribunal evidence on traditional Maori and indigenous responses to those with impairments. Our research includes western disability concepts, barriers and cultural solutions to better understand ways whānau hauā might overcome obstacles to improve wellbeing. Findings from Whakauruhia and whānau views from Aromatawai provide valuable contributions to Te Matapuna by informing strategies, policy and advice for government, iwi, hapu and marae. |
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Mahi Ahei
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Improving Access and Inclusion
After completing Whakauruhia training, our teams are available to work with organisations keen to improve inclusion and access to their services. We visit your facilities and assess disability access, facilitate wananga sharing experiences and knowledge of whanau haua, help develop communication resources tailored for your mahi. Email us: enquiries@teroopuwaiora.nz for more information. 
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